OfficeMax Names Civgin as Executive Vice President of Finance Sep 28, 2005
Civgin served most recently as senior vice president and chief financial officer of General Binding Corporation (GBC), a manufacturer and distributor of office products. While with GBC, Civgin had responsibility for controller, treasury, tax, investor relations, financial planning and audit functions. (Yahoo Finance -- Paper & Paper Products)
Fortune Brands Completes Spin-off to Shareholders of ACCO World Office Products Business Aug 18, 2005
The spin-off enabled ACCO World to complete its previously announced merger with General Binding Corporation, creating ACCO Brands Corporation, an independent publicly-traded company and a global leader in branded office products. ACCO Brands Corporation begins trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "ABD.". (Yahoo Finance -- Conglomerates)
General Binding Corporation Stockholders Approve Merger with ACCO World Corporation Aug 16, 2005
Source: General Binding Corporation ... 15, 2005--General Binding Corporation (NASDAQ: - ) announced that General Binding Corporation's (the "Company") stockholders voted to approve the Company's previously-announced merger with ACCO World Corporation, the office products unit of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: - ; "Fortune Brands"), at the special meeting of stockholders held today at the Company's headquarters ... Upon completion of Fortune Brands' spin-off of ACCO World Corporation ("Acco World")... (Yahoo Finance -- Conglomerates)
Lampugnano Named President of Chicago Office Technology Group; Dixon Promoted to Executive Vice President of Sales Aug 2, 2005
Mr. Dixon joined Column Office Equipment in 2000 after nine years at General Binding Corporation, where he last served as regional vice president of sales. A graduate of Michigan State University, he has also completed the Global Leadership Institute's management development program. (Yahoo Finance -- Office Equipment)
ACCO World Corporation Announces Debt Offering Jul 26, 2005
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2005--ACCO World Corporation announced today that, in connection with its proposed spin-off from Fortune Brands, Inc. and merger with General Binding Corporation, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of ACCO World has commenced an offering of senior subordinated notes in the principal amount of $350 million due 2015 ... Proceeds will be used to finance the company's repayment of special dividend notes issued to the company's stockholders, to repay existing... (Yahoo Finance -- Conglomerates)
Fortune Brands and General Binding Corporation Announce Further Progress toward Creation of ACCO Brands Corporation Jul 20, 2005
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2005--Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: - ) and General Binding Corporation (NASDAQ: - ) ... Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: - ) and General Binding Corporation (NASDAQ: - ) today announced further progress toward the completion of the previously announced spin-off/merger that will create ACCO Brands Corporation ... As reported on March 16, 2005, ACCO Brands is being formed through the spin-off of Fortune Brands' ACCO World Corporation office products unit and its merger with... (Yahoo Finance -- Office Equipment)
Adroit Consulting Names John McBrearty Sales Executive Jun 8, 2005
Adroit Consulting's clients include: Bankers Life and Casualty Company Everpure, Inc. Block and Company, Inc. General Binding Corporation Bosch Power Tools The Manitowoc Company Elkay Manufacturing Corp. Woodhead Industries, Inc.. SOURCE Adroit Consulting, Inc. Web Site. (PR Newswire)
Fortune Brands and General Binding Corporation Announce Progress Towards ACCO World-GBC Merger May 19, 2005
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2005-- Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: - ) and General Binding Corporation (NASDAQ: - ) today announced that the proposed spin-off of Fortune Brands' ACCO World Corporation office products unit and the subsequent merger of ACCO and GBC are on track to be completed later this summer ... About General Binding Corporation ... General Binding Corporation (GBC) is a world leader in products that bind, laminate, and display information enabling people to accomplish more at work,... (Yahoo Finance -- Conglomerates)
GBC Reports 1st Quarter 2005 Results Apr 28, 2005
Source: General Binding Corporation ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2005--General Binding Corporation (Nasdaq: - ) today announced results for the first quarter of 2005 ... The proxy statement/prospectus-information statement and other documents which will be filed by Fortune Brands, ACCO and GBC with the Securities and Exchange Commission will be available free of charge at the SEC's website, , or by directing a request when such a filing is made to ACCO World Corporation, 300 Tower Parkway,... (Yahoo Finance -- Office Equipment)
GBC Postpones Annual Meeting Apr 21, 2005
Source: General Binding Corporation ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2005--General Binding Corporation (NASDAQ: - ) announced today that, in light of its previously announced agreement to merge with ACCO World Corporation, it has been decided to postpone indefinitely its 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders which had been previously scheduled for May 24, 2005 ... General Binding Corporation (GBC) is a world leader in products that bind, laminate, and display information enabling people to... (Yahoo Finance -- Office Equipment)
Oneida Ltd. Announces Management Changes Apr 5, 2005
In addition, Mr. Westbrook previously held the position of Senior Vice President and CFO at industry leaders General Binding Corporation and Utilicorp United. His prior experience also includes corporate and operating positions at General Mills. (Yahoo Finance -- Jewelry & Silverware)
